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NU08 BVJ

2008 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,484 mi
Last recorded53,484 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Clio61,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 BVJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 53,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack and parish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is worn and pitted. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 53,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack and parish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is worn and pitted. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 51,437 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 51,437 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 49,552 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 48,498 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 48,497 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both side. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 47,149 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged kerbrash (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit recommended replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 47,128 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged kerbrash (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit recommended replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 45,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 45,568 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 44,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 43,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 43,025 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 / 50 /16. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 / 50 /16. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 40,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 37,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 34,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 29,169 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 25,959 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 21,547 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,401 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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NU08 BVJ is a 2008 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 61,424 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU08 BVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU08 BVJ registered?

NU08 BVJ is a 2008 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is NU08 BVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU08 BVJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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